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Malicious code in tailwind-custom-templates (npm)

0
High
Published: 08/19/2026 (08/19/2026, 01:17:13 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: tailwind-custom-templates

Description

The npm package 'tailwind-custom-templates' version 0.7.2 contains malicious code disguised as a Tailwind CSS form-styling plugin. It includes an obfuscated payload that initiates Ethereum-related network activity, including connections to RPC providers and blockchain explorer APIs. This behavior is unrelated to the package's stated purpose and suggests a wallet-address-swap or on-chain command-and-control operation triggered upon import.

Affected software

npmghsa
tailwind-custom-templates
Affected versions
=0.7.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/19/2026, 14:42:53 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'tailwind-custom-templates' npm package (version 0.7.2) masquerades as a Tailwind CSS form-styling plugin but embeds an obfuscated payload in its main entry file (src/index.js). This payload decodes to code that performs Ethereum blockchain network interactions, referencing hardcoded RPC endpoints, blockchain explorer APIs, and an Ethereum wallet address. The presence of these elements is inconsistent with the package's advertised functionality and indicates malicious intent, likely to perform wallet address swapping or on-chain command-and-control activities on the importing system.

Potential Impact

Users who install and import this package risk executing malicious code that interacts with Ethereum blockchain services, potentially leading to theft or manipulation of cryptocurrency wallet addresses or other on-chain activities controlled by the attacker. This compromises the security and integrity of the user's development environment and any assets linked to the affected wallets.

Mitigation Recommendations

Avoid using the 'tailwind-custom-templates' package version 0.7.2. Since no official patch or remediation is indicated, users should remove this package from their projects and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor for updates from the package maintainer or npm advisories for any official fixes or removals. Conduct audits of dependencies to detect similar malicious packages.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-14195
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a85b4c7acd9273b49252886

Added to database: 08/19/2026, 13:51:03 UTC

Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 14:42:53 UTC

Last updated: 08/19/2026, 14:42:53 UTC

Views: 2

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